Giants' Jabrill Peppers not a suspect in Cleveland police investigation after NFL inquiry

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Jabrill Peppers celebrates with the victory trophy after Paramus Catholic defeated St. Peters for theNon-Public Group Four State Championship game at met MetLife Stadium Dec. 6, 2013. NorthJersey.com file photo

Paramus Catholic grad Jabrill Peppers is projected as an NFL first-round draft pick. He would be the ninth from Bergen and Passaic counties to realize that achievement. Michael Karas/northjersey.com file

Defensive back Jabrill Peppers runs for a touchdown after catching an interception in the second quarter in a playoff game against St. Peter's Prep, Nov. 19, 2010 at Ramsey. Michael Karas/Northjersey.com file

Jabrill Peppers celebrating a win in 2010.Peppers
spent his freshman and sophomore year at Don Bosco Prep before transferring to
Paramus Catholic. He was fifth in the Heisman Trophy balloting this past fall
for Michigan and is expected to be a high pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Jared Wickerham/NorthJersey.com file

00023539A -- Piscataway, New Jersey -- October 8, 2016 --- Michigan vs Rutgers -- Big Ten Football -- Jabrill Peppers of Michigan acknowledges the accolades of fans as he leaves the field at the end of the game. -- CHRIS PEDOTA / THE RECORD CHRIS PEDOTA / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHE, CHRIS PEDOTA / THE RECORD

Former Paramus Catholic player Jabrill Peppers on the sidelines for Michigan during the Oct. 4, 2014 Michigan vs. Rutgers Big Ten Conference Game. He didn't play due to an injury. Chris Pedota/NorthJersey.com file

Cleveland Browns first-round draft picks, from left, Myles Garrett, Jabrill Peppers and Cedar Grove's David Njoku throw out ceremonial first pitches before a baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and the Cleveland Indians, Friday, April 28, 2017, in Cleveland. Tony Dejak, AP

Cleveland Browns defensive back Jabrill Peppers (22) exits the field at the end of the first half. The New York Giants face the Cleveland Browns in a preseason game in East Rutherford, NJ on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) and Cleveland Browns defensive back Jabrill Peppers (22) hug after the game. The Cleveland Browns defeated the New York Giants 20-10 in East Rutherford, NJ on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com

Cleveland Browns defensive back Jabrill Peppers (22) on the field after the game. The Cleveland Browns defeated the New York Giants 20-10 in East Rutherford, NJ on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com

Cleveland Browns defensive back Jabrill Peppers (22) celebrates with defensive back Denzel Ward (21) after Ward blocked a field goal-attempt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) The Associated Press

Cleveland Browns draft pick Jabrill Peppers dances before Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics on May 21, 2017 in Cleveland. Leah Klafczynski, TNS

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Browns linebacker Jabrill Peppers (22) heads up the field after intercepting a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Tampa, Fla. Cleveland’s rookie safety has become the last line of defense for the Browns, who have gone to extreme measures to prevent teams from completing deep passes on their secondary. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File) The Associated Press

After news started to circulate about an NFL investigation into Jabrill Peppers, authorities and the league have swiftly jumped in to clarify.

A report from News 5 Cleveland on Tuesday afternoon teased an exclusive regarding a request by the NFL for information regarding Peppers and his gun that was stolen from his car in January. The report later said the gun was used in a February homicide.

Cleveland Police quickly tweeted a response calling the tweeted headline "misleading" and made clear that Peppers is not a suspect in any investigation with the department.

EXCLUSIVE: 5 On Your Side Investigators have confirmed the @NFL has requested information from Cleveland Police concerning two incidents earlier this year and former Browns safety Jabrill Peppers' role in them. DEVELOPING. @WEWSpic.twitter.com/1QFQZlezVM

“We are aware of the situation in Cleveland. The NFL has been aware of this situation for some time. Jabrill is not the subject of an investigation by the Cleveland Police Department. For confirmation, see tweets from @CLEpolice.”

The NFL also chimed in, calling its inquiry "routine."

"This was a routine request to review the police report. We would refer you to law enforcement for details about the matter. You may have seen that the Cleveland police department said Jabrill was not a suspect."

Peppers was recently acquired by the Giants in the Odell Beckham Jr. trade earlier this month. The defensive back is an East Orange native who went on to star at Don Bosco and Paramus Catholic.